Signs point the way to Killaloe in County Clare where the coffin of Munster Rugby head coach Anthony Foley has been brought to repose in St. Flannan's Church, ahead off his funeral tomorrow Picture: PA

Up to 20,000 mourners attended the removal of Munster coach Anthony Foley in his home town of Killaloe, Co Clare.

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Town is cordoned off as thousands attend removal

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Up to 20,000 mourners attended the removal of Munster coach Anthony Foley in his home town of Killaloe, Co Clare.

The town had been entirely cordoned off by gardaí to accommodate the numbers travelling from all over the country.

The queue of mourners stretched down the town to the bridge, with a guard of honour formed by Munster backroom staff.

Among the members of the rugby community who turned out to pay their respects were 'Ginger' McLoughlin, the great Irish international, and former players Keith Wood - a great personal friend of Anthony's - Paul O'Connell and Mick Galwey.

Former Munster and Ireland players David Wallace and Jerry Flannery were also present.